The weed science extension program at the Everglades REC is led by Curtis Rainbolt. The primary focus of the program is developing weed management systems for sugarcane, sod, vegetables, and other crops produced in the Everglades Agricutlural Area and the surrounding region. Additional areas of emphasis include weed identification, sprayer calibration, and herbicide stewardship

Weed control in sugarcane and rice

Weed Management in Sugarcane - 2007

Fall Panicum: Biology and Control in Sugarcane

Managing Against the Development of Herbicide Resistant Weeds: Sugarcane

Napiergrass: Biology and Control in Sugarcane

Weed Management in Rice - 2006

Sugarcane ripeners

Sugarcane Ripeners in Florida

General weed science

Herbicide Resistant Weeds

Herbicides: How Toxic Are They?

Sprayer Calibration

Calibration of Herbicide Applicators

Single-nozzle Backpack or ATV Sprayer Calibration

Weeds Commonly Found in Sugarcane

Best Management Practices for Atrazine and Ametryn

Florida Sugarcane Overview

Sugarcane Weed Management

Broadleaf Weed Control in Sugarcane

Weed Biology and Management

Herbicides for Florida Sugarcane

EREC Overall Sugarcane Research Update

Spray Smart, a workshop on sprayer calibration and technology, is held each February. (photos)

Presentations and Materials

Sugarcane Sprayer Calibration

Pesticide Drift Management

Impact of Water Quality

Nozzle Selection

Calibration Worksheets (1) (2)

An annual tour of weed science research plots at the Everglades REC. (photos)

Renowned botanist, Dr. David Hall, joined us for a hands on weed identification workshop. (photos)

Recommended Weed ID guides and tools

Weeds of Southern Turfgrass

1000 Weeds of North America-WSSA CD-ROM

SWSS CD-ROM

Florida Wetland Plants